Hugo Gaston vs Eliakim Coulibaly Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Gaston has a slight edge by winning 45.69% of points on second serves compared to Coulibaly's 44.83%. Could this be the deciding factor in their match?
• Return Game: Coulibaly excels slightly in returning second serves, winning 48.64% of these, while Gaston wins 47.04%. For first serves, Gaston edges ahead with 26.39% over Coulibaly's 25.95%.
• Pressure Handling: Under high-pressure situations, Gaston saves 57% of breakpoints, showing better resilience than Coulibaly who saves 50%.
• Overall Performance: In the past year, Coulibaly holds a stronger match-winning percentage of 62.5%, compared to Gaston's 38.89%.
• Surface Preference: Gaston's preferred surface is clay with a 60% win rate, while Coulibaly prefers hard courts, boasting a 72% win rate.
• Player Level and Experience: Gaston mainly competes at the Main tour level, winning 30% of matches, while Coulibaly has a winning percentage of 58.14% at Challenger/ITF tournaments.
• Head-to-Head: Gaston has beaten Coulibaly in their sole encounter that included two sets which Gaston won convincingly.
• Opponent Quality: Gaston has faced higher-ranked opponents on average than Coulibaly in the past year, suggesting tougher competition.
• Deciding Set Performance: Coulibaly is superior in deciding sets, winning 69% of them versus Gaston's 44%.
• Break Point Conversion: Coulibaly is slightly better at converting breakpoints with a rate of 34.97% over Gaston's 32.78%.

Editorial Prediction (September 12, 2025, UTC):

This match is anticipated to be closely contested, given the relatively balanced statistics in various aspects of their gameplay.

Both players showcase certain strengths, such as Gaston's ability to save break points and Coulibaly's knack for clinching deciding sets. Gaston's slight edge in the previous head-to-head encounter can't be overlooked either.

However, the persistent overall superiority demonstrated by Coulibaly in match-winning capacity over the past year, and his effective breakpoint conversion rate, provide him with a potential advantage.

Considering all factors including playing surfaces and players' recent form, Coulibaly holds a narrow advantage and is more likely to claim victory in this encounter.